New Findings from California State University Long Beach Update Understanding of Pediatrics (Therapist-reported Adaptations To an Autism Intervention: Family-level Predictors and Associations With Fidelity).

A recent study conducted at California State University Long Beach focused on therapist-reported adaptations to an autism intervention for children aged 5-13. The research aimed to confirm the factor structure of adaptations, identify predictors of adaptation types, and examine associations with therapist fidelity. Results indicated two adaptation types, Augmenting and Reducing/Reordering, with unique predictors, such as child cognitive functioning and caregiver ethnicity. The study concluded that therapists likely adapt interventions to individual client needs without compromising fidelity. For more information, readers can refer to the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. [Extracted from the article]